Comedian masters art of dodging global media
NOTORIOUSLY private comedic actor Chris Lilley is in the middle of shooting his latest series on the Gold Coast. Not that you’d know it, as he’s somehow managing to steer clear of prying cameras
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Ghost town: Fears over low Games tourist numbers
FEDERAL Tourism Minister Steven Ciobo says he is concerned that numbers are down on the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games and the impact that is having on local businesses.
New attacks aimed at ‘nasty’ Noonan
ONE of Australia’s top tour promoters and members of a band have launched a scathing attack on the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, saying artists were offered just $2000 a song and claiming music director Katie Noonan was “nasty”.
Wig out as QC joins volunteer brigade
HE IS one of Brisbane’s top barristers – and a Queen’s Counsel, no less. But Douglas Murphy has left his highly paid post for 11 days to be a humble volunteer at the Commonwealth Games.
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Athletes make themselves at home in Comm Games village
IT looks more like a luxury resort holiday rather than one of the most competitive sporting events in the world, and some of the athletes are making the most of the facilities ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
The boys behind that Borobi song
THEIR song was chosen as the theme tune for Commonwealth Games mascot Borobi, and will feature heavily in the opening ceremony. They’re behind the state’s new tourism campaign. Meet quintessential Queenslanders Busby Marou.
‘Definite move to usher homeless out’
AFTER reports of a “mass exodus” of homeless people from the Gold Coast ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games, officials have rejected persistent claims it was an order to clean up the Glitter Strip for the world’s watching eyes.
Kerri-Anne reveals secrets of royal chitchat
KERRI-ANNE Kennerley has this advice for those meeting Prince Charles and Camilla at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Nova gears up for Games marathon
SUSIE O’NEILL and her Nova workmates – like other official Games’ broadcasters – are preparing for mammoth live broadcasts as the Commonwealth Games kicks off.
Queensland positioned to take a lead role
THE Commonwealth Games could inspire film and television producers to shoot in Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.
‘I felt I had failed as a mum’
SWIMMING champion Giaan Rooney has revealed her pride got in the way when she felt she was “failing” as a mother.
Chef to rich and famous on hand
AN AUSTRALIAN chef who has cooked for the likes of Margaret Thatcher, the Queen and Kate Moss has curated a uniquely Australian menu for some of the Commonwealth Games’ most high-profile guests
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